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Gaza-Bound Flotilla Seized by Israeli Naval Forces

The Israeli navy has intercepted a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, detaining those aboard including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Israel’s Foreign...

West Asia

Israel Intercepts 21 Sumud Flotilla Boats, Sparks Global Condemnation

Israeli forces intercepted at least 21 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla on Wednesday morning, halting a major international effort to deliver aid...

Central Asia

Afghanistan Restores Mobile and Internet Services Nationwide

KABUL — Mobile networks and internet access were restored across Afghanistan on Wednesday, two days after the Taliban abruptly cut off telecommunications nationwide,...

West Asia

Israel Blocks Global Sumud Flotilla, Communication Blackout Reported

Israeli forces began intercepting a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and international activists bound for Gaza on Wednesday, as the Global Sumud Flotilla attempted...

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After Israeli Attacks, US Promises Security Guarantees to Qatar: White House

The United States has formally pledged to guarantee Qatar’s security following an Israeli strike on Qatari territory last month, with Washington declaring that...

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Guterres Praises Trump’s Call for Peace, Ceasefire in Gaza

NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new push to achieve a ceasefire...

West

Pentagon Moves Ahead with Strategy to Cut Back Iraq Mission

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon reaffirmed on Tuesday its commitment to scaling back the American military presence in Iraq, saying the Iraqi government will increasingly...

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China Introduces New Visa Program for Global Tech Experts

China officially rolled out a new visa program on Wednesday aimed at drawing in foreign professionals in science and technology. The initiative is...

West

US Faces Government Shutdown Amid Partisan Standoff

The United States government officially shut down at midnight after lawmakers in Congress failed to pass a stopgap spending bill. Deep partisan divides...

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Trump Opts for Phone Diplomacy in Talks with Iran Amid Deadlock

Washington: Donald Trump on Sunday indicated that peace talks between Washington and Tehran would continue — but over the phone — a day...

Araghchi Reaches Russia as US–Iran Diplomacy Stalls

Moscow: Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry...

Israel and Lebanon extend fragile ceasefire amid stalled Iran negotiations

Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, as the United States remained deadlocked in...